Ian Botham

Ian Botham

Acting
1955-11-24
Heswall, Cheshire, England, UK

Biography

English cricket commentator, member of the House of Lords, a former cricketer who has been chairman of Durham County Cricket Club since 2017 and charity fundraiser.

Known For & Full Filmography21 Titles

#1Wogan

Drama Series - 1982, 16 episodes as Self

5.3 / 10
Talk

Chat show hosted by Terry Wogan, featuring live studio interviews with famous and notable personalities.

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#2The One Show

Drama Series - 2006, 16 episodes as Self

4.4 / 10
Talk

A topical magazine-style daily television programme broadcast live on BBC One.

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#3Ready, Steady, Cook

Drama Series - 1994, 16 episodes as Self

8.0 / 10
Reality

Talented chefs battle it out against the clock, creating delicious dishes in 20 minutes

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#4Going Live!

Drama Series - 1987, 16 episodes as Self

8.0 / 10

Going Live! was a Saturday morning magazine show, broadcast on BBC1 between 1987 and 1993. It was presented by Phillip Schofield and Sarah Greene. Other presenters included Trevor and Simon, Peter Simon, Emma Forbes, and puppet Gordon the Gopher. The show was broadcast during the autumn to spring seasons, with other shows such as the 8:15 from Manchester and Parallel 9 taking over during the summer months. It was preceded by Saturday Superstore, and succeeded by Live & Kicking. In 1988, when the second series started, Greene was hurt in a helicopter crash with her then boyfriend, Mike Smith. Guest presenters stood in for her including T'Pau's Carol Decker. Similarly, in 1992-93 during the final series, Schofield was starring in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and was unable to present the show. A third presenter took his place. Originally, Neighbours actor Kristian Schmid took the role but soon left after problems with his work permit. Various other celebrities to stand in included Shane Richie and Robbie Williams during his Take That days.

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#5Parkinson

Drama Series - 1998, 16 episodes as Self

8.8 / 10
Talk

Michael Parkinson returns for a second run of his iconic talk show.

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#6Fifth Gear

Drama Series - 2002, 16 episodes as Self

5.7 / 10
Documentary

Getting viewers up to speed on all the latest automotive information, with new car reviews, second hand bargains and industry tidbits being the focus of this magazine show.

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#740 Minutes

Drama Series - 1981, 16 episodes Main Cast Role

6.4 / 10
Documentary

40 Minutes was a BBC TV documentary strand broadcast on BBC Two between 1981 and 1994. The documentaries could be on any possible subject, the only connection being that they last forty minutes. Some documentaries in the original series were revisited and updated in a 2006 version, Forty Minutes On.

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#8GamesMaster

Drama Series - 1992, 16 episodes as Self

6.5 / 10
FamilyKids

GamesMaster was a British television show, screened on Channel 4 from 1992 to 1998, and was the first ever UK television show dedicated to computer and video games.

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#9The Test

Drama Series - 2020, 16 episodes as Self

7.7 / 10
DramaDocumentary

A docuseries following the Australian Men’s Cricket Team, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how one of the world’s best cricket teams fell from grace and was forced to reclaim their title and integrity.

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#10The F Word

Drama Series - 2005, 16 episodes as Self

6.2 / 10
DocumentaryReality

The F Word is a British food magazine and cookery programme featuring chef Gordon Ramsay. The programme covers a wide range of topics, from recipes to food preparation and celebrity food fads. The programme is made by Optomen Television and aired weekly on Channel 4. The theme tune for the series is "The F-Word" from the Babybird album Bugged.

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#11The Mrs Merton Show

Drama Series - 1995, 16 episodes as Self

6.8 / 10
ComedyTalk

The Mrs Merton Show is a mock chat show starring Caroline Aherne as the elderly host Mrs Merton. It ran from 10 February 1995 to 2 April 1998 and was produced by Granada Television and aired on the BBC. The writers included Aherne, Craig Cash, Dave Gorman and Henry Normal. Prior to TV success, Aherne's Mrs Merton character appeared on Frank Sidebottom's album "5/9/88", then made her TV debut on the 1991 Channel 4 gameshow Remote Control, hosted by Anthony H Wilson. The chat show was followed up by a sitcom, Mrs Merton and Malcolm, based on Mrs Merton and her son Malcolm, who was played by Craig Cash.

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#12Sam Pang Tonight

Drama Series - 2025, 16 episodes as Self - Guest

5.0 / 10
Comedy

A weekly tonight show hosted by Sam Pang. Featuring a monologue roasting the news of the week, a mix of local and international guests and plenty of Sam's friends from across the comedy world.

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#13Trigger Happy TV

Drama Series - 2000, 16 episodes as Self

7.3 / 10
Comedy

Trigger Happy TV is a hidden camera/practical joke reality television series. The original British edition of the show, produced by Absolutely Productions, starred Dom Joly and ran for two series on the British television channel Channel 4 from 2000 to 2003. Although Channel 4 is owned and operated by the Channel Four Television Corporation, he made a name for himself as the sole star of the show, which he produced and directed with cameraman Sam Cadman.

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#14Robbo: The Bryan Robson Story

Movie - 2021, 2h 15m as Self

6.4 / 10
Documentary

Robbo is a remarkable feature film that tells the story of one of England and Manchester United’s greatest ever midfielders. From a working class kid in the North East of England to a national treasure honoured by the Queen, this new film gives a previously unseen insight into the man they call ‘Captain Marvel’.

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#15From the Ashes

Movie - 2011, 2h 15m as Self

4.8 / 10
Documentary

A documentary about Botham, Brearley and two stunning Ashes wins of 1981.

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#16Botham: The Legend of '81

Movie - 2011, 2h 15m as Self

6.0 / 10
Documentary

The story of cricketer Ian Botham's stunning comeback performance against Australia in the summer of 1981 during the Ashes Test Series.

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#17Shane

Movie - 2022, 2h 15m as Self

6.8 / 10
Documentary

For a guy who grew up thinking only of Australian Rules football, it’s almost an accident that Shane Warne became the greatest cricketer of a generation, and one of the greats of all time. Mastering the difficult art of spin bowling after being kicked out of football for not being a good enough player proved a pivotal choice for 19 year old Shane – declared unfit and fat, he transformed himself. When success came, so did fame and adulation, money and prestige but a betting scandal, drugs scandal, and affairs that cost him his marriage, threatened his career. From the lows of a 12 month ban he rebuilt his cricket, his career, and his reputation as one of the most ferocious competitors on the planet, admired and revered by millions.

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#18400 Not Out! - Brian Lara's World Record Innings

Movie - 2004, 2h 15m as Himself

10.0 / 10

Three-nil down in a four match series and with his team in disarray, Brian Charles Lara knew he had to do something special in the final test of England’s 2004 tour of the West Indies. Something that would let the world know there was still some pride left in Caribbean cricket. He had to take back his world record. Returning to Antigua, scene of Lara’s 375 against England a decade before, the West Indies captain was on a mission: to reclaim the highest individual test score he’d lost when Australia’s Matthew Hayden scored 380 against Zimbabwe in 2003. This DVD tells the full story of how Lara hit back at his critics (and England’s feared pace attack) to not only surpass Hayden, but go on to become the first man in history to register a test score of 400. A fitting tribute to arguably the world’s greatest batsman, this is a must for all cricket fans.

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#19The Ashes 2015 - Record Breaking Series

Movie - 2015, 2h 15m as Self - Commentator(voice)

8.8 / 10
Documentary

All the action from the 2015 Ashes test series, as Australia, led by captain Michael Clarke, attempt to retain the trophy they won in a whitewash on home soil two years earlier while a new-look England side aim to get back to winning ways. The series featured five Test matches running from July 8 to August 24, 2015. 2015 and was played across five major stadiums in England and Wales. 1st Test (July 8-12): Sophia Gardens, Cardiff 2nd Test (July 16-20): Lord's, London 3rd Test (July 29-Aug 2): Edgbaston, Birmingham 4th Test (Aug 6-10): Trent Bridge, Nottingham 5th Test (Aug 20-24): The Oval, London.

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#20The Longest Feud: Chappell v Botham

Movie - 2023, 2h 15m as Self

8.8 / 10
Documentary

A 45 minute documentary about the long running dislike between the two most famous cricketing men called Ian.

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#21ESPN Legends of Cricket - Volume 3

Movie - 2024, 2h 15m as Self

8.8 / 10
Documentary

ESPN’s LEGENDS OF CRICKET journeys through the ages to profile the greatest individuals to have ever taken up the bat and ball. Chosen by an expert panel of their peers, this fascinating and seminal series explores the remarkable abilities of the chosen few who have truly transcended the game. From Sir Donald Bradman’s unrivalled mastery of the willow and Share Warne’s wizardry with the ball, to the poise and balance of Sachin Tendulkar, the swagger of Sir Garfield Sobers and Viv Richards and the sheer grit and determination embodied by Allan Border and Steve Waugh, this series offers rare insight into the celebrated careers of cricket’s 25 greatest champions. Featuring wonderful archival footage and in-depth interviews with leading players and commentators, ESPN’S Legends of Cricket shines a light on the enduring legends of our summer game

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